Analys
Yen Nears 160: Intervention Risks Rise as Market Dynamics Shift
USD/JPY nears 160, raising intervention risks, but the key driver is strong dollar demand, not just yen weakness. Policymakers now focus on volatility rather than levels, while rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions further pressure the yen. Intervention remains possible but uncertain in the current market environment.
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EBC Markets Briefing | Energy assets beyond oil are on the radar
Hormuz tensions disrupt oil flows, raising risks. China's reserves and clean shift boost resilience, while AI demand drives nuclear and gas investment.
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The euro has made some gains
Donald Trump seems to have found Tehran’s Achilles’ heel – Kharg Island, which serves as a port for exporting up to 90% of Iranian oil. Brent oil prices declined somewhat after threats to destroy energy infrastructure on the island if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened.
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Dollar rally stalls but markets stay fragile ahead of central bank meetings
Oil prices rise despite reports of US-Iran communication; Gold hovers around $5000, as equities benefit from Nvidia CEO commentary; RBA hikes and maintains hawkish stance but split vote keeps aussie at bay; Dollar/yen flirts with 160 as Japanese authorities consider intervention;
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Crypto Market Tests Breakout Above Key Resistance
Crypto market capitalisation increased by a further 2.7% in the last 24 hours, reaching $2.54 trillion. At its peak earlier in the day, the market climbed to $2.58 trillion, its highest since early February.
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EBC Markets Briefing | Wall St got a reprieve; oil prices volatile
Wall Street surged on AI gains as Meta rose despite layoffs, Nvidia projects $1T orders by 2027, energy costs rise, S&P 500 consolidates.
EBC Financial Group
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GBP/USD Pauses Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision
GBP/USD is holding near 1.3315 on Tuesday. The pound posted a modest gain the previous day but remains close to three-month lows amid ongoing uncertainty over the impact of the Middle East conflict on the global economy and inflation. Investors continue to favour the US dollar as a key safe-haven asset.
RoboForex
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Aussie Dollar Outlook Turns Bullish After Hawkish RBA Tone
AUDUSD moved higher as a hawkish RBA decision prompted markets to lift expectations for another rate hike.
VT Markets
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Markets Brace as Fed Looms, Metals Ease | 17th March, 2026
Markets turn cautious ahead of the Fed decision, with Gold and Silver easing as rate-cut expectations fade. The US Dollar holds near 100.00, USD/CAD dips on strong oil prices, and NZD/USD remains weak below key levels. Traders await the Fed for direction, with volatility likely to increase.
Moneta Markets
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Nikkei Seeks Stability as Oil Climbs and Yen Weakens
Rising oil prices, a softer yen, and global policy risk continue to cloud the Nikkei’s near-term outlook.
VT Markets
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Global Central Bank Week Starts; RBA Rate Decision in Focus
U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Monday, reflecting robust momentum in AI-related equities and shifting sentiment on Middle East risks. The S&P 500 posted its largest single-day gain in over a month, signalling renewed investor risk appetite. Gains in the Dow (0.83%), S&P 500 (1.01%), and Nasdaq (1.22%) evidence broad-based bullishness.
ATFX
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“Magnificent 7” Enters Correction
The “Magnificent 7” lifted markets for two years, but now investors are pausing, taking profits, and waiting for earnings to catch up with expectations. Some analysts believe the group may split into “AI winners” and “AI laggards” in the next cycle. Meanwhile, the current equity drawdown is also linked to Middle East tensions via the oil → inflation → rates → tech valuations chain.
Headway
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Central banks are trying to get back into the spotlight
Confidence in the Fed is growing, but this is not saving the central banks. The conflict in the Middle East has pulled the blanket over itself. It has become the main driver of pricing in the financial markets.
FxPro
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Gold Continues to Decline Amid Fed Expectations
Gold prices fell to 5,023 USD per ounce on Monday, extending losses after two consecutive weeks of decline. Pressure on the market persists amid rising oil prices, with the situation becoming more problematic following a US strike on Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal – one of the country's key export hubs.
RoboForex
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Markets juggle geopolitical risks and rate decisions
Dollar stabilizes as Trump wants to open the Strait of Hormuz - Investors anticipate only one Fed cut this year; Fed decision awaited - RBA set to raise rates; BoC, BoJ, BoE, SNB and ECB also on this week’s agenda - Stocks rebound on hopes of Hormuz reopening, gold fails to gain
XM Group
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Market Outlook: Gold Consolidates, Bitcoin Tests Resistance as Oil Holds Bullish Structure Ahead of Fed
Markets may face increased volatility ahead of the Federal Reserve decision. The U.S. dollar is testing resistance, gold remains in consolidation, Bitcoin approaches a key resistance zone, and crude oil continues to hold a bullish structure amid macro and geopolitical developments.
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Dollar Remains Resilient as Oil Shock Boosts Safe-Haven Flows
The U.S. dollar remains near a nine-month high as Brent crude stays above $105 and Middle East tensions keep safe-haven demand elevated.
VT Markets
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Oil Stays Elevated Near $100 as Markets Await Fed Signals
Oil remains elevated ahead of the Fed meeting, with inflation fears and geopolitical tensions reshaping rate cut expectations.
VT Markets
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Bitcoin: See No Evil
The crypto market cap is on an upward trend, having surpassed the $2.5 trillion mark, the region of previous local highs and the 50-day moving average. Consequently, the technical picture is becoming more favourable for the bulls, who are steadily reclaiming one high after another.
FxPro
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Middle East War & Super Central Bank Week Fuel Volatility
U.S. equities closed lower last Friday as investors grappled with heightened volatility in crude oil prices and the escalating conflict in Iran. The Dow Jones fell 0.25%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.61%, and the Nasdaq led the decline with a 0.93% loss. This risk-off sentiment fueled a broad rally in the U.S. Dollar, which surged 0.7% to 100.35 for the day—marking its second consecutive weekly gain and
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